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Holi

Monday, March 22, 2027
March 2027
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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Varies
  • Restaurants Varies
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

3-Day Block
SAT 20 Weekend
SUN 21 Weekend
MON 22 Holiday

3-day weekend (March 20 – March 22)

📣 Traveler notes

Guyana offers rich culture, diverse wildlife, and untouched South American nature. The population is largely situated along the coast, leaving much of the interior available for exploration.

  • Republic Day (Mashramani) is a carnival celebration.
  • Independence Day (from UK) is May 26.
  • Republic Day is February 23.
  • Constitution Day is October 6.
  • When visiting homes, remove your shoes. Discussions regarding Guyana's political, socio-economic, or ethnic relations require tact and patience.

About this holiday

Holi is a major Hindu festival of colors and spring, celebrating divine love (Radha and Krishna) and symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. Though originating in the Indian subcontinent, it is celebrated across various regions.